Panama Canal

Duration

Journey Type

Ports

Ship

Setting sail from Fort Lauderdale

These days Fort Lauderdale is a sophisticated place awash with
upmarket hotels and excellent restaurants. The glorious weather and
swathes of golden beach are still a huge draw, but there are also
plenty of cultural attractions, such as the Museum of Art and the
Museum of Discovery and Science. The city also boasts 300 miles of
navigable waterways and canals, meaning there's plenty of space for
the resident millionaires to park their yachts, and the cruise port
is one of the busiest in the world.

Our tip

A great way to see Fort Lauderdale is on the hop on hop off water taxi tour – a one day pass gives you unlimited travel and it’s a great way to sightsee as well as to get around.

5 February

Bahamas:
Half Moon Cay

6-7 February

At sea

8 February

Colombia:
Cartagena

Cartagena was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1533, and the beautifully preserved centre is a real highlight of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The walled old town, the Ciudad Amurallada, is a camera-friendly collection of cobbled streets and colourful, colonial-era buildings.

9-10 February

At sea

11-12 February

Costa Rica:
Puerto Caldera

Nicaragua:
Corinto

13 February

Guatemala:
Puerto Quetzal

Puerto Quetzal is the jumping off point for exploring the fascinating interior of Guatemala, and the highlight of this intriguing country has to be UNESCO-listed Antigua. This colourful colonial town, 90 minutes from the port, enjoys a spectacular setting against a backdrop of volcanoes, and is well worth the trip.

14 February

Mexico:
Puerto Chiapas

15-16 February

At sea

17 February

Mexico:
Cabo San Lucas

The sister towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo sit at the tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The towns themselves are mostly given over to luxury hotels and boisterous nightlife, but the surrounding landscape is characterised by arid arroyos, bristly cacti and rocky coastal outcrops.

18 February

At sea

19 February

Arriving in San Diego

Laid-back, friendly and blessed with near-perfect weather all
year round, San Diego is one of America's most likeable cities.
Enjoy a stroll through Balboa Park, dotted with beautiful Spanish
Renaissance-style architecture, take a whale watching trip along
the coast, or sample the nightlife of the trendy Gaslamp Quarter.
The swells of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach attract a surfer
crowd, while the Old Town has a strong Hispanic influence thanks to
the city's proximity to the Mexican border. There are also plenty
of family-friendly attractions, including Legoland, SeaWorld and
the famous San Diego Zoo.

Don't miss

Spend time in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and stop off at one of the rooftop bars for excellent views. Then to Balboa Park – one of the best in the world.

Your home from home

Sister ships Oosterdam and Westerdam, each carrying just under 2,000 guests as part of Holland America’s Vista class series, are a combination of traditional comfort with modern technology, ensuring a smooth ride and a warm welcome.

What we love

We love the distinctive gallery style décor on board the Holland
America ships, ranging from classic oils to contemporary
photography. The eclectic mix of fascinating art works and
sculptures can be toured and enjoyed, or simply appreciated as the
backdrop to your leisurely cruise.

Capacity

1,916 Guests

Crew

817 International Staff

Style

An appealing combination of contemporary relaxation and classic
traditions mean that you can choose the venue on board to suit your
mood, from formal dining to lots of more casual options, and a wide
choice of entertainments and activities.